Using Edge MC to Run OPC UA

Using Edge MC to Run OPC UA

Run your OPC UA server on an Edge MC host.

If you are using an OPC UA data source, you may want to pull that information into Tulip to utilize in apps. While Kepware and other middleware are options, you can also choose to serve your data over your Edge MC.

Running this connection on your Edge MC will allow you to make fewer round trips to the cloud after each update in your OPC UA server. It can also open the availability to use local OPC UA servers with Tulip.

Set Up

First, make sure your:

• Edge MC is fully authorized
• OPC UA server is set up

Next, head over to the Machine page on your Tulip site.

On the Machine page, select the dropdown to locate the Machine Data Sources option.

In the top right, select Create Connector.

You can fill out your OPC UA data as described in this article However, instead of running on the Cloud Connector Host, you can run on your Edge MC. The final configuration might look something like this.

Further Reading:

• Create a Machine Type for your Machines